Matthew 19:10

New International Reader's Version

Here is what the disciples said to him. “If that’s the way it is between a husband and wife, it is better not to get married.”

Cross References

Genesis 2:18

The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”

Proverbs 18:22

The one who finds a wife finds what is good. He receives favor from the Lord.

Proverbs 21:19

It is better to live in a desert than to live with a nagging wife who loves to argue.

Proverbs 21:9

It is better to live on a corner of a roof than to share a house with a nagging wife.

Matthew 19:11

Jesus replied, “Not everyone can accept the idea of staying single. Only those who have been helped to live without getting married can accept it.

Matthew 19:9

Here is what I tell you. Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery. A man may divorce his wife only if she has not been faithful to him.”

1 Corinthians 7:8

I speak now to those who are not married. I also speak to widows. It is good for you to stay single like me.

1 Timothy 4:3

They do not allow people to get married. They order them not to eat certain foods. But God created those foods. So people who believe and know the truth should receive them and give thanks for them.